Synopses & Reviews

Synopsis

Powerful.moving tour de force. says Publisher's Weekly, Phantom adds.new depth to the [original story].. Haunting and unforgettable.a sensual and.poetic exploration of a man's internal conflict between good and evil and of a search for love amidst darkness and despair.

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What Our Readers Are Saying

Average customer rating 5 (1 comments)

One of the most moving stories ever told. In most any case, I try to default to the original material as being superior in nature. I abhor stories based off of classics, because most writers I believe ruin them. However, Susan Kay not only found a voice for the Phantom, but she expanded his life in ways that I don't think Gaston Leroux could have ever imagined. The story is dark and menacing, but heart-wrenching. It's one of the few stories that actually moved me to tears with how life like everyone was. It almost reads like she was reporting from someone's journal entries instead of just expanding a fictional story.
Give this one a try, it's the Phantom of the Opera at its absolute best.